maintained
intermediateB1/meɪnˈteɪnd/ · main-tained
To keep in a particular state or condition.
Meanings
To keep in a particular state or condition.
کسی مخصوص حالت یا کیفیت میں برقرار رکھنا۔
برقرار رکھا گیا
barqarar rakha gaya
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- maintained relationships
- maintained quality
- maintained standards
Example Sentences
The building has been maintained for over a century.
یہ عمارت ایک صدی سے برقرار رکھی گئی ہے۔
Yeh imarat aik sadi se barqarar rakhi gai hai.
She maintained her composure during the crisis.
اس نے بحران کے دوران اپنا سکون برقرار رکھا۔
Us ne buhran ke doran apna sukoon barqarar rakha.
They have maintained their friendship despite the distance.
انہوں نے فاصلے کے باوجود اپنی دوستی برقرار رکھی ہے۔
Unhon ne faasle ke bawajood apni dosti barqarar rakhi hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'maintaining' a car – you need to keep it in good shape!
Visualize a mechanic carefully checking and fixing a car, ensuring everything is maintained.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق میں تند و تیز ہواوں کو سمجھے، عشق نے طوفان بھی برقرار رکھا ہے
Ishq mein tand-o-tez hawaon ko samjhe, ishq ne toofan bhi barqarar rakha hai.
In love, one understands fierce winds; love has kept even storms stable.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اپنے کام کو رکھو برقرار
Apne kaam ko rakho barqarar.
Keep your work maintained.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "maintenir" — to hold, keep
First known use: 14th century
The word 'maintained' comes from the Old French word 'maintenir' which has roots in Latin as 'manu tenere', meaning to hold in the hand. The modern usage encompasses preservation and continued support.